SMS/Text Messaging Terms
Paul Chung, DDS, Inc, DDS, Inc. DBA Covina Dental Studio ("Covina Dental Studio," "we," "us," or "our") may use SMS/text messaging to communicate with patients regarding their appointments and related patient communications.
SMS Consent
Patients may voluntarily opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Covina Dental Studio by providing their mobile phone number and independently selecting the optional SMS consent checkbox presented through the practice's website or patient/appointment forms.
The SMS consent checkbox is presented separately from acceptance of these Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy and is not selected by default.
SMS consent is optional. Providing consent to receive SMS messages is not required to schedule an appointment, complete a transaction, purchase services, access services, or receive dental care from Covina Dental Studio. Patients may submit appointment or patient forms without consenting to receive SMS messages.
By selecting the optional SMS consent checkbox, the patient provides affirmative consent to receive non-marketing SMS/text messages from Covina Dental Studio regarding appointment confirmations, appointment reminders, scheduling updates, and other appointment-related information.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of receiving any goods or services.
Message Frequency and Rates
Message frequency varies based on appointment activity and patient communications. Message and data rates may apply. SMS messages are sent only for the purposes described in these Terms.
Opting Out
Patients may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message received from Covina Dental Studio. After receiving a STOP request, Covina Dental Studio will send a confirmation message and will no longer send SMS messages through the messaging program, except where otherwise permitted or required by law.
Patients may re-subscribe to SMS communications by providing consent again through the applicable patient or appointment communication process.
Help and Support
For assistance with the SMS messaging program, patients may reply HELP to any SMS message. Patients may also contact Covina Dental Studio directly for assistance.
Carrier Disclaimer
Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Privacy
Covina Dental Studio respects the privacy of patients who provide their mobile phone numbers and SMS consent. Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information are not sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
For information about how Covina Dental Studio collects, uses, and protects personal information, including information related to SMS communications, please review our Privacy Policy:
https://www.covinadentalstudio.com/privacy-policy/
Changes to SMS Terms
Covina Dental Studio may update these SMS/Text Messaging Terms from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page. Continued use of the SMS messaging program after an update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact
If you have questions regarding these SMS/Text Messaging Terms or the SMS messaging program, please contact:
Covina Dental Studio
629 S. Second Avenue Covina, CA 91723
Phone: (626) 915 8744